Crime & Safety Overview
Safety: People
9 / 10
0510
Safety: Property
8 / 10
0510
Overall Safety
9 / 10
0510
Maleny has Antisocial Behaviour being the most commonly reported violent crime, and Theft the most commonly reported property crime. From 2023 to 2024, Violent crime rates have increased by 40%, and Property crime rates have decreased by 19.52%.
As with any area, it is recommended to stay aware of your surroundings and take the usual safety precautions.
Violent Crime
Greater Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | State QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 148.8 | 165.6 |
| Assault | 24.8 | 707.8 |
| Robbery | 0 | 47.7 |
| Homicide | 0 | 2.2 |
| Total | 173.6 | 923.3 |
Violent Crime % Change
Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change
Property Crime
Greater Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | State QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Trespassing | 272.7 | 1,038.7 |
| Theft | 892.6 | 5,124.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 49.6 | 331.7 |
| Property Damage | 322.3 | 691.8 |
| Arson | 99.2 | 29 |
| Total | 1,636.4 | 7,215.5 |
Property Crime % Change
Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change
Key Statistics
Violent Crime Ranked:
63 / 788
Property Crime Ranked:
100 / 822